Weekly Roundup: January 24, 2025

Categories: Friendship Circle

FOTT Movie Night The second FOTT Movie Night was an absolute blast, filled with laughter, singing, and delicious snacks! The Movie Night Host Committee picked Descendants for the evening, and it was a perfect choice. A special shoutout to Tomas B. and Marissa T. for taking the stage during the first song and dazzling us with their amazing dance moves! The “Dude’s… Read More

Let’s Talk about Bushfires

Categories: Parsha, Shemot

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY There is so much to take from this week’s portion (Shemot) regarding leadership. Moses is chosen by G-d to lead the Jewish people during his encounter with the Burning Bush. Again, so many questions all around: Why a bush? Why wasn’t it being consumed? Why was Moses shepherding sheep altogether when he had… Read More

Be Strong!

Categories: Parsha, Vayechi

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha – Vayechi – concludes the Book of Genesis. Upon its conclusion, the synagogue traditionally calls out in unison, “Chazak chazak venischazek!” This translates to mean, “Be strong, be strong and may we be strengthened,” thus giving us a little inspiration and charge to move on into the next book, and… Read More

Weekly Roundup: January 10, 2025

Categories: Newsletter

Sunday Funday Friendship Circle started the new year off strong by hosting an amazing robotics-themed Sunday Funday. On Sunday, friends came together in a lesson in “All About Me” where friends showed their creative sides with colorful self portraits and amazing art! Our special guests, “Girls of Steel,” were a huge hit! Using legos and robotics know-how, these girls provided… Read More

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A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha, Korach, discusses Korach’s unsuccessful rebellion against his cousin Moshe; by G-d’s design, this Sunday we will also commemorate the 31st Yahrtzeit (anniversary of passing) of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, The Rebbe (for whom our son Mendy is named, and whose teachings inspired the establishment of The Friendship Circle). These two events, especially… Read More

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Weekly Roundup: June 27, 2025

FOTT Trip FOTT had a striking time this Sunday at Zone 28 for our final FOTT Trip of the program year! Members enjoyed some friendly competition, creative coloring, and a delicious applesauce bar. It was awesome to see everyone cheering each other on and showing what positive sportsmanship looks like. We’re already looking forward to rolling into more fun at… Read More

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A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week’s portion, Shelach, tells of the Jewish people preparing to enter the Land of Israel; it centers on the spies who ask Moses if they can scout out the land. Moses concedes and upon return, ten spies report that the land is unconquerable and advise that they all remain in the desert.… Read More

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